The National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore has officially unveiled its cutting-edge AI supercomputer, the ASPIRE 2A+.
Powered by NVIDIA’s DGX SuperPOD, the ASPIRE 2A+ is situated at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and offers petascale computing capabilities to meet the local demand for AI applications. It supports training large language models (LLMs) with regional language data and fosters advancements in data-intensive research fields, including biomedicine, material science, and physics simulations.
Since its recent soft launch, the system has been running on the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, facilitating the development and deployment of production-grade AI applications.
This initiative marks a deepening of NSCC’s partnership with NVIDIA, which began in 2017 with the integration of NVIDIA DGX-1 systems into the first ASPIRE supercomputer. With Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 aligning with NVIDIA’s growing AI focus, both parties are optimistic about expanding into additional AI-based applications.
Tony Paikeday, Senior Director of DGX Platforms at NVIDIA, highlighted, “Powered by NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, this AI supercomputer can help Singapore develop AI models, maintain data sovereignty, and drive innovation in critical fields such as quantum computing, drug discovery, and climate research. It also fosters a thriving AI ecosystem, attracting global talent and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in AI and high-performance computing.”
Similarly, NSCC Singapore’s Chief Executive, Terence Hung, noted, “Our vision is to transform research and capabilities by equipping scientists with the NVIDIA accelerated computing technology, and equipping researchers with the skills they need to tackle global challenges and drive innovation.”
